40 seasons later, and yeah—it’s finally time to wrap up the mic for a man whose voice basically lives in every Rangers fan’s memory. “The waiting is over! The New York Rangers are the Stanley Cup champions! And this one will last a lifetime!”—you don’t even have to say his name. You just know. That iconic June night back in ’94, Sam Rosen turned MSG into a church of chills, joy, and lifelong memories. But come August, the legend officially decided to pass the torch after four decades of legendary storytelling from the booth.
From catching pitches at Stuyvesant and CCNY to dishing play-by-play gold at MSG, Sam’s been the heartbeat behind the headset since ’82. He stepped into the spotlight full-time two years later and just never missed. Whether it was with JD for 20 epic seasons or vibing with Joe Micheletti for nearly 19, his “It’s a power-play goal” call from ’87-88 is etched in hockey heaven. The man wasn’t thrilled about missing the parade gig in ’94, but hey—he still owned the moment. And now, the Florida Panthers tip their hats to the legend himself, Sam Rosen, as a fresh voice steps up to carry the Rangers’ mic magic forward.
On April 14th, the Florida Panthers decided to sprinkle a little extra love on hockey history, hopping on X with a sweet shoutout for the broadcasting GOAT. They shared a snap of Sam Rosen—looking all classy and iconic—holding a custom bottle decked out with the Panthers logo, because, of course, legends deserve legendary gifts.
With hearts full and vibes high, the Panthers’ post read, “Congratulations from the #FlaPanthers organization to @NYRangers broadcaster Sam Rosen on a legendary career of over 40 years, calling his final regular season road game tonight!” Yeah, 40+ years of pure magic behind the mic. What. A. Run.
Congratulations from the #FlaPanthers organization to @NYRangers broadcaster Sam Rosen on a legendary career of over 40 years, calling his final regular reason road game tonight! pic.twitter.com/RwsmAV0VUI
— Florida Panthers PR (@FlaPanthersPR) April 14, 2025
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